Some lichens for ID

Tiggrx · #1 (**permalink**) 27-12-2008, 03:26 PM

Got a bit bored of trawling through pictures in my lichen book, so thought someone may be able to point me in the right direction.

Both were photographed on gravestones today in Kensal Green cemetery, London.

thanks for any help
Aaron

JennyS · #2 (**permalink**) 27-12-2008, 09:15 PM

Hi Aaron, Xanthoria aureola could be a possibility for the second one (maybe!)

British Lichens is a good site for ID clues

Tiggrx · #3 (**permalink**) 28-12-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyS

Hi Aaron, Xanthoria aureola could be a possibility for the second one (maybe!)

British Lichens is a good site for ID clues

Xanthoria was the genus that came to mind when I saw it, but I have been unable to find a picture of any Xanthoria that looks like the one I saw. You could well be right though.

And thanks for the link - that one is definitely bookmarked.